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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,937.96, 391,827.52 and 156,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,937.96, 391,827.52 and 156,610.82 is: 216,119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,937.96 : 391,827.52 = 156,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,937.96/391,827.52 = 156,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,937.96x = 391,827.52 × 156,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,937.96x = 61,364,429,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364,429,205.77/283,937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,119.15

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